I and Emma Jane arrived from Ryde about 12 o’clock. In the afternoon we went into Newport saw Uncle William’s son and daughter from Cowes. Mrs.W. Dennis. Emma Jane and Eliza Annie drank tea with Julia, drove them part of the road home in the donkey cart.
The Diary of Mary Ann Denham
Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859
November 3rd, 1858
Wednesday 3rd November 1858
November 2nd, 1858
Tuesday 2nd November 1858
In the afternoon I went to Ryde. after tea Cousin William and I went to the opening of the museum Sir John Simeon inaugrated the affair it was a very select assembly. I slept at Cousin Williams.
October 11th, 1858
Monday 11th October 1858
I drove mother as far as Ryde in the donkey cart. Mrs. C. Dennis came home with me and after dinner we went into Newport – Mr. Williams opened a new confectionery etc shop opposite The Bugle Inn last Saturday.
October 3rd, 1858
Sunday 3rd October 1858
I went to Wootton Church. In the afternoon Julia went to Ryde. Mr. W.W.D drank tea with us. Julia came home in the coach after which we went for a nice walk.
October 1st, 1858
Friday 1st October 1858
I went to Ryde. In the evening Mr. G.C. called in.
September 16th, 1858
Thursday 16th September 1858
I went to Ryde to pay Mothers account at Mr. Hearns. Annie and Emma Jane came in the van to see Grandma. I arrived home by 2 o’clock after which I went to Newport. When I came back I found Mrs Dennis, Mary Louisa and Lucy Emily and the servant, they all returned to Ryde in the van. Fernhill Harvest Supper.
September 13th, 1858
Monday 13th September 2013
I went to Newport. In the afternoon I walked to Ryde. Cousin William came home with me.
September 8th, 1858
Wednesday 8th September 1858
Ryde town regatta. I have not heard any of the particulars.
August 25th, 1858
Wednesday 25th August 1858
I went to Newport. License day in Newport. In the evening I received an invitation from Cousin William to go to the theatre but the note was missent so I was obliged to remain at home as I did not receive it till 8 o’clock and I was to have been in Ryde by 6 o’clock.
August 12th, 1858
Thursday 12th August 1858
The anniversary of Wootton Parsonage Sunday School. In the evening I took the dear little children home to Ryde. Mrs A. Dennis and Uncle was gone to Ventnor to bring Aunt home in a pony gig.